Posts about farm business planning and development.
If you look around at the price of land, it makes you wonder how anyone can afford a farm. There may still be a lot of big family farms around small farms are becoming more and more appealing to people. When I say small scale I am talking about acres. In my case I farm […]
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No matter the time of year, chances are you will need to feed your cows hay for various reasons. Building your own round bale feeder can be a game changer! It’s a low-cost way to cut waste, keep feed clean, and make sure your cattle stay healthy. Let’s dive into how to build a DIY
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Did you know that about 60% of small farmers do not make a profit? Now some of this is done through financial gimmickry at tax time, which is a whole other subject, but the vast majority of it is the result of two common misconceptions about how to make money, both of which are likely
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Recently, a frequent question I seem to be getting asked is, “how do I find a market for my farm products?” So, in this post, I hope to give you the best answer I know how, whether you’re wanting to sell directly from your farm, via a local farmers market, CSA, online, or whatever else
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Over the last few years there has been growing interest in farming and a desire to escape the high pressure, urban lifestyle that so many people find themselves in. So, if you’re one of those people who are looking to make a change, or maybe you’re already in the process but not sure where to
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In 1973 US Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz told American farmers to, “get big or get out.” Over the next couple decades the US saw vertical integration of multiple markets including poultry, beef, and pork. Today the 4 largest meat packers are responsible for 85% of the beef purchases and 67% of hog purchases in the
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If you are new to farming, or interested in the farm life, the volume of resources about the topic can be overwhelming. We have compiled a list of what we think are the best resources for beginning farmers. So, maybe you have a piece of land and are not really sure what to do with
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Have you ever wondered about a farmers market? Does the thought of a farmers market seem exciting, yet overwhelming all at the same time? Is it even possible to buy exclusively from a farmers market and replace trips to the grocery store? How do you know if shopping a farmers market is the right fit
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In this post I’m going to tell you how you can earn more money with pigs by turning a $75 feeder pig into a butcher hog worth at least $1,000. I’ve heard multiple farmers say that pigs are often overlooked, in terms of profitability, because they require a lot of inputs, or feed, to become
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Most people who know much of anything about cattle have probably heard of the Angus breed. In fact, they’re probably the most popular breed of cattle there is right now, at least in the United States. Why? Well, Angus cattle easily meet all of the characteristics that are used to determine the quality and pricing
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